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He came to 99designs with a clear vision for his logo - a simplistic design that embodied the skyline motif without being too restrictive - and designer gelaptakgulita didn’t disappoint. “Our winning designer executed it perfectly. We use the logo as our tagless label in all products as well as bumper stickers and mail-outs in every online order.” Palmer even had the design patented and painted on the wall of OutlineTheSky’s office in the heart of Dallas’ art district! Name Palmer Dean OutlineTheSky has grown immensely since the days of being run from Palmer’s iPad. Company Outline TheSky by gelaptakgulita While enjoying an afternoon at a Dallas beer He’s expanded into 60 cities, added other garden, 26-year-old Palmer Dean uncovered a gap products like hoodies and beanies to his skyline in the t-shirt market. Looking around, he saw repertoire, and won a huge wholesale account people who looked like visitors, dressed in with athletic retail mecca Dick’s. But the mainstream brands and distracting logos. Being a journey doesn’t stop there. “I still look at Dallas-native, Palmer felt he should do something OutlineTheSky like a rough diamond, one we to bring back hometown pride and show Dallas in continuously try to refine and polish. When I a simple yet fashionable light. And so, with only first started I would always tell myself, ‘If I can an idea and an iPad, skyline apparel brand just sell one shirt this has been successful.’ OutlineTheSky was born. Obviously the stakes continuously raise, but you have to keep that chip on your shoulder, Palmer knew in order to run a successful clothing just adjust it according to your growth.” It’s business, branding was especially important. clear the sky’s the limit for Palmer.